Jennifer Walcott Instagram – During the 2001 offseason, Arizona State safety Adam Archuleta began gaining steam as “the most instinctive player in the draft,” according to Frank Coyle of Draft Insider’s Digest.
Archuleta was a stud at ASU where he occasionally stepped up to play linebacker, showing a unique blend of size, strength and smarts. This skill set was put to the test at the 2001 NFL Scouting Combine, and Archuleta delivered. He weighed in at a solid 6’0”, 215 pounds, ran a 4.37-second 40, knocked out 31 reps on the bench press and posted a 39-inch vertical.
Soon enough, the St. Louis Rams called his name with the 20th-overall selection. Archuleta had great success with the Rams. He hit the free-agency market in 2005 when the Redskins (surprise) made him the highest-paid safety in football. #tbt #nfl #nfldraft @azdevilsfootball #defensiveback posted by @db4lyfe1 | Posted on 04/Apr/2024 02:35:50
